Gemini 2.5 Flash Removes File Uploads for Free Users
Free Gemini app users can't upload files in 2.5 Flash. Learn what's happening, who's affected, and the best workaround until it's fixed.
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Gemini 2.5 Flash Removes File Uploads for Free Users Why Can’t Free Users Upload Files in Gemini 2.5 Flash? Many users searching for “ Gemini 2.5 Flash missing file upload” are wondering why free accounts suddenly lost this key feature. Recently, Gemini 2.5 Flash ( preview version) removed the ability for free app users to upload files, causing confusion across Android, iOS, and the web. If you're trying to analyze documents, generate audio overviews, or use Talk Live with file inputs, you'll notice these options are now unavailable unless you're a paid Advanced subscriber. Here’s everything you need to know about this change, its impact, and what alternatives are available right now. Image : Google What’s Happening with File Uploads in Gemini 2.5 Flash? Over the past 24 hours, users relying on the free version of the Gemini app have reported that file uploads have been disabled. On Android and iOS, tapping the ‘ plus’ (+) button now shows the Files and Drive options grayed out. Meanwhile, users accessing Gemini through th…
